By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.

ROUNDUP: EU volleyball wins VOL opener

Ashanti Boatman (5) connects with the spike for visiting Weston Ranch as East Union’s Miekayla Surnip (5) and Melissa Scogna set up their block.
- photo by Photo By Sean Kahler

Bulletin staff report

Updated:
Sept. 12, 2019, 12:52 a.m.

Tinkering with different lineups at the start of its match with visiting Weston Ranch, East Union’s girls volleyball team eventually got its act together for a 25-23, 21-25, 25-12, 25-9 win Wednesday at Dalben Center.The Lancers (1-1, 6-3 overall) played their Valley Oak League opener the previous night and dropped a five-set marathon at Kimball.“The girls had to rally together,” East Union coach Chelsea Herrera said. “We had a different rotation that took some getting used to, and once they did they attacked it.”Miekayla Surnip clobbered 16 kills while adding two blocks, nine digs, six assists and four aces. Bayle Spencer contributed eight kills and six blocks. Melissa Scogna pitched in with seven kills, six blocks, three aces and four aces.The Lancers have a tough week ahead with reigning VOL champion Central Catholic and Oakdale up next. But first, they’ll head to Red Bluff for a tournament. Weston Ranch falls to 0-2 in league, 2-8 overall.

JV volleyballRipon 2, Riverbank 0RIVERBANK — Avery McKiernan served six aces and rapped three kills to help Ripon roll to a 25-3, 25-15 win. Erin Jackson dished out eight assists, while Brooke Barros racked up six aces.